Context
Who will use the solution, in what environment and to solve which concrete problem?
Working approach
Move forward with a clear framework
When working remotely between Mauritius and Réunion Island, each assignment keeps decisions clear, validation regular and communication aligned within the same time zone.
Eight stages
A clear path from requirements to delivery
The eight stages structure remote collaboration from initial framing to maintenance. They can be combined for a short assignment without making decisions less transparent.
- 01
Initial discussion
Collect the first details and organise what happens next.
- 02
Requirements framing
Understand the objective, users, existing systems, constraints and priorities.
- 03
Analysis and feasibility
Identify options, dependencies, risks, limitations and points that still need verification.
- 04
Proposal and planning
Define the scope, deliverables, cost, acceptance criteria and working arrangements.
- 05
Design and implementation
Design, develop or prototype in stages, with appropriate review points.
- 06
Testing and validation
Check functionality, accessibility, responsiveness, performance and agreed criteria.
- 07
Launch, delivery and documentation
Deploy, hand over the agreed materials and document the defined scope.
- 08
Maintenance and improvements
Organise fixes, follow-up and future improvements when required.
Before estimating
Feasibility comes before commitment
A credible cost or timescale requires a clear scope, an understanding of the existing system, dependencies, interfaces, acceptance criteria and any missing information.
The initial analysis may lead to a proposal, a request for further information, a separate discovery phase or a conclusion that the project is not feasible.
Cost, timescale and feasibility depend on the project. They are assessed after analysis rather than assumed from a general description.
Prepare the discussion
Information that helps the project move faster
Existing resources
Which tools, systems, data, documents or previous tests are already available?
Constraints
Which time, budget, security, integration or operational constraints are already known?
Initial discussion
Discuss your project from Mauritius
Describe the context, expected outcome and known constraints. An initial discussion will help assess feasibility and define the next steps.
- Initial discussion with no contractual commitment
- Initial response usually within one day
- Proposal after the requirements are understood